NEW DELHI: Global crude oil prices continued declining on Wednesday after Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister assured that full production at the drone-hit facilities will be restored to normal by the end of this month. The announcement made close to midnight Indian time, saw crude prices falling sharply, bringing relief to major crude oil importers like India.
The moderation in oil prices saw Indian stock markets close in the green and the Indian rupee paring its losses, closing 54 paise up versus the US dollar at 71.24 on Wednesday. Oil marketing company stocks also rose with BPCL rising 3.65 per cent, HPCL 3.64 per cent and IOCL 2.68 per cent on the BSE.
